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China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery

STORY: China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEREMEW HULUKA, President of Oromia State University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: More than 100 experts, scholars, and diplomats exchanged ideas on Friday at Oromia State University (OSU) in Batu Town, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia, on improving public sector transformation, public service delivery, human resource development, and capacity building. In his welcoming speech, Geremew Huluka, president of OSU and organizer of the event, said the university has played a vital role in the region's development efforts by building the capacity of the regional government and providing training, reform, and consultancy. Now, its role is going beyond the reg

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Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital

STORY: Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration of the specialized referral hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): SHEWAYE HAILE, the hospital's commandant STORYLINE: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday inaugurated a specialized referral hospital of the national army in Bishoftu town, in Ethiopia's Oromia regional state. The new hospital, equipped with China-aided medical supplies and supported by China-trained medical staff, is considered the apex of healthcare facilities in Ethiopia. "The defense specialized referral hospital is unique in that it is a top-notch healthcare facility equipped with state-of-the-art technologies," Abiy said during the inaugural ceremony. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister "There is no hospital in Ethiopia li

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ETHIOPIA-BISHOFTU-MILITARY HOSPITAL-INAUGURATION

(240519) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 18, 2024 with a mobile phone shows the gate of the Defense Specialized Referral Hospital in Bishoftu town, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. The hospital of the national army was inaugurated here on Saturday. The new hospital, equipped with China-aided medical supplies and supported by China-trained medical staff, is considered the apex of healthcare facilities in Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

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ETHIOPIA-BISHOFTU-MILITARY HOSPITAL-INAUGURATION

(240519) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medical staff pose for a group photo at the Defense Specialized Referral Hospital in Bishoftu town, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, May 18, 2024. The hospital of the national army was inaugurated here on Saturday. The new hospital, equipped with China-aided medical supplies and supported by China-trained medical staff, is considered the apex of healthcare facilities in Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

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ETHIOPIA-BISHOFTU-MILITARY HOSPITAL-INAUGURATION

(240519) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 18, 2024 shows a view of the Defense Specialized Referral Hospital in Bishoftu town, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. The hospital of the national army was inaugurated here on Saturday. The new hospital, equipped with China-aided medical supplies and supported by China-trained medical staff, is considered the apex of healthcare facilities in Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

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China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism

STORY: China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LELISE DUGA, Commissioner of Ethiopia's Oromia Tourism Commission 4. various of Chinese tourists STORYLINE: As the National Day holiday kicks off, millions of Chinese have decided to shun "staycations" and embark on journeys to explore the world. Many countries have rolled out policies ahead of the holiday this year to welcome more tourists. Australia, for example, recommenced the visa process for Chinese group travelers. Tourism Australia, the Australian government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, greeted the first Chinese tour group that arrived in the country on Friday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia "We are ready

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East African countries working to integrate tourism destinations

STORY: East African countries working to integrate tourism destinations DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SARAH KIRENGA, Representative of Rwandan Chamber of Tourism 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTHONY OCHIENG, Market development representative of Ugandan Tourism Board STORYLINE: East African countries are integrating their tourism destinations to offer better experiences to tourists visiting attractions along the East African corridor, some officials from the East African countries have said. It was learnt from the Oromia Tourism Week 2023 concluded on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The annual event aims to highlight the unique tourism offerings and experiences available in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. This year's event brought together tourism stakeholders, government representatives, industry professionals, and visitors from around the world to explore and appreciate the region'

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ETHIOPIA-DUKEM-CHINESE FIRMS-DONATION-ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR

(230909) -- DUKEM, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local people receive donations from Chinese enterprises in Dukem, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia, Sept. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese firms offer donations to needy locals as Ethiopian New Year approaches" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-DUKEM-CHINESE FIRMS-DONATION-ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR

(230909) -- DUKEM, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Awel Hassen, administrator of Dukem, speaks during a donation ceremony in Dukem, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia, Sept. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese firms offer donations to needy locals as Ethiopian New Year approaches" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-DUKEM-CHINESE DOCTORS-MEDICAL SERVICES

(230731) -- DUKEM, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor gives free medical examination to an Ethiopian worker at the Eastern Industry Zone (EIZ) in Dukem of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, July 30, 2023. Chinese doctors on Sunday provided much-needed services to about 240 workers at the EIZ, about 40 km south of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Ethiopia" (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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ETHIOPIA-DUKEM-CHINESE DOCTORS-MEDICAL SERVICES

(230731) -- DUKEM, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor gives free medical examination to an Ethiopian worker at the Eastern Industry Zone (EIZ) in Dukem of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, July 30, 2023. Chinese doctors on Sunday provided much-needed services to about 240 workers at the EIZ, about 40 km south of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Ethiopia" (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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ETHIOPIA-DUKEM-CHINESE DOCTORS-MEDICAL SERVICES

(230731) -- DUKEM, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor gives free medical examination to an Ethiopian worker at the Eastern Industry Zone (EIZ) in Dukem of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, July 30, 2023. Chinese doctors on Sunday provided much-needed services to about 240 workers at the EIZ, about 40 km south of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Ethiopia" (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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Xinhua Headlines: African products blossom in China as cross-border trade thrives

(230719) -- CHANGSHA, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This poster shows a worker (above) presenting coffee beans at a coffee farm in Gomma of Oromia, Ethiopia, on Sept. 22, 2021, and barista Liu Miao (below) presenting a cup of freshly made coffee at Changsha Jiuxiu Coffee Co., Ltd. in the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park (Gaoqiao Grand Market) in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, July 10, 2023. (Xinhua)

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Drought in Ethiopia

Photo taken March 16, 2023, shows a dead cow in Oromia region's Borena zone, southern Ethiopia, amid a prolonged drought that started in 2020.

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Drought in Ethiopia

Photo taken March 16, 2023, shows tents at a camp in Oromia region's Borena zone, southern Ethiopia, for those displaced by a prolonged drought that started in 2020.

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Drought in Ethiopia

A woman passes by a dead goat in Oromia region's Borena zone, southern Ethiopia, on March 15, 2023, amid a prolonged drought that started in 2020.

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-ECONOMY-CHINESE TEXTILE FACTORY

(221124) -- SEBETA, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A local employee works in a printing and dyeing factory of Zhejiang Mina Textile Co., Ltd. in Sebeta, Ethiopia, on Nov. 16, 2022. Miles away from the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Sebeta in the Oromia region used to be largely a farming town. The establishment of Zhejiang Mina Textile Co., Ltd. has helped bring a much-welcomed change to the small town and the lives of local residents. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese textile factory invigorates small Ethiopian town" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-ECONOMY-CHINESE TEXTILE FACTORY

(221124) -- SEBETA, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Abdurhaman Kemal, local marketing head of Arbaminch textile factory of Zhejiang Mina Textile Co., Ltd., speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Sebeta, Ethiopia, Nov. 16, 2022. Miles away from the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Sebeta in the Oromia region used to be largely a farming town. The establishment of Zhejiang Mina Textile Co., Ltd. has helped bring a much-welcomed change to the small town and the lives of local residents. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese textile factory invigorates small Ethiopian town" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-ECONOMY-CHINESE TEXTILE FACTORY

(221124) -- SEBETA, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local employees work at a printing and dyeing factory of Zhejiang Mina Textile Co., Ltd. in Sebeta, Ethiopia, on Nov. 16, 2022. Miles away from the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Sebeta in the Oromia region used to be largely a farming town. The establishment of Zhejiang Mina Textile Co., Ltd. has helped bring a much-welcomed change to the small town and the lives of local residents. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese textile factory invigorates small Ethiopian town" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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Chinese textile factory helps boost employment in small town of Ethiopia

STORY: Chinese textile factory helps boost employment in small town of Ethiopia DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the factory 2. various of employees working in the factory 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic), WORKU LEMI, Employee of the factory 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic) ABDURHAMAN KEMAL, Local marketing head of the company STORYLINE: Miles away from the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Sebeta in the Oromia region used to be a largely-farming town. But the establishment of a Chinese textile factory has helped improve the transformation of the small Ethiopian town and the lives of the local residents. Equipped with the best weaving, printing and dyeing machinery, the factory of Zhejiang Mina Textile Co., Ltd. in Sebeta is producing products marketed to Europe and neighboring African countries. Thirty-one-year-old Worku Lemi is an employee of the factory. He has witnessed the great changes of his life and his hometown since the setup of the Chinese f

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Dialogue with Chinese taikonauts in orbit reinvigorates young Africans' space dream

STORY: Dialogue with Chinese taikonauts in orbit reinvigorates young Africans' space dream DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:17 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SCIENCE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1 various of the "Talk with Taikonauts" event 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABDI KUMSA, Student at the Oromia Development Association (ODA) Special Boarding School Adama Branch in Ethiopia 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBE AHMED, Student at the Oromia Development Association (ODA) Special Boarding School Adama Branch in Ethiopia 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TIDIANE OUATTARA, Space science expert with the AU Commission 5 SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOHAMMED BELHOCINE, AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation STORYLINE: Three Chinese astronauts talked from space with youths from eight African countries on Tuesday via video link, sharing their experience in the Shenzhou-14 mission. The taikonauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe are on a six-month stay in orbit. The main venue of the event, "Talk with Taikonaut

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Ethiopia aspires to attract more Chinese tourists with help of digital technology

STORY: Ethiopia aspires to attract more Chinese tourists with help of digital technology DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of cultural promotion activitiesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism CommissionerSOUNDBITE 2 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism CommissionerSOUNDBITE 3 (English): SILESHI GIRMA, State minister of Tourism in charge of developing tourism destinations in Ethiopia STORYLINE: In Oromia, Ethiopia's largest regional state, local and Chinese tourism experts are collaborating to promote hidden gem attractions to make the region worth visiting. Oromia Tourism Commissioner Lelise Dhugaa told Xinhua that a cross-cultural collaboration between the Oromia region and China is gaining momentum as more Chinese tour operators and interpreters continue to engage in the region's tourism sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism Commissioner "We are collaborating with Chinese companies to reach

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Ethiopia urged to harness tourism sector potential

STORY: Ethiopia urged to harness tourism sector potential DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of an exhibitionvarious of people attending the event on tourism and technologySOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NASISE CHALI, Ethiopian Minister of TourismSOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): SHIMELIS ABDISA, President of Ethiopia's Oromia regional state STORYLINE: Experts and policymakers attending an event on tourism and technology have called for concerted efforts to harness Ethiopia's untapped potential in the tourism sector. They made the call Wednesday during the opening of the Tourism and Technology Week that aims to create a policy discussion platform for tourism-related issues, enhance networking opportunities for tourism digital champions and innovators, as well as bring together partners in the tourism sector. Ethiopian Minister of Tourism Nasise Chali said that Ethiopia is working to add value to its natural and historical tourist attraction sites so as to fu

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-TOURISM AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK

(220811) -- ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Shimelis Abdisa, president of Ethiopia's Oromia regional state, speaks during the opening of the Tourism and Technology Week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Aug. 10, 2022. Experts and policymakers attending the opening of the Tourism and Technology Week on Wednesday have called for concerted efforts to harness Ethiopia's untapped potential in the tourism sector. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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Chinese language education gains popularity in Ethiopian schools

STORY: Chinese language education gains popularity in Ethiopian schools DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of Summer Training for Ethiopian Chinese Language Teachers 2. various of the teacher giving lessons 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): AYELE TADESSE, Teacher at Nedjo special boarding school 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TOLA BERISO, Head of Oromia Education Bureau 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): AYELE TADESSE, Teacher at Nedjo special boarding school 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Amharic): MILKII TOLA MARIM, Chinese language teacher 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Amharic): MILKII TOLA MARIM, Chinese language teacher 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): TOLA, BERISO, Head of Oromia Education Bureau 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): TOLA, BERISO, Head of Oromia Education Bureau 10. various of the teacher giving lessons STORYLINE: Chinese language education is gaining popularity in Ethiopian schools. Ayele Tadesse, a teacher at the Nedjo special boarding school, spoke highly of

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

(220803) -- ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tola Beriso, head of the Oromia Education Bureau, speaks during the opening ceremony of summer training for Ethiopian Chinese language teachers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Special initiative offers Chinese language education for school children in Ethiopia" (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-COCA COLA-NEW BOTTLING PLANT

(220531) -- SEBETA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 31, 2022 shows new Coca-Cola bottling plant in Sebeta town of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) on Tuesday inaugurated its new 100 million U.S. dollars Coca-Cola bottling plant in Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-COCA COLA-NEW BOTTLING PLANT

(220531) -- SEBETA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A local employee works inside the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Sebeta town of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, on May 31, 2022. The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) on Tuesday inaugurated its new 100 million U.S. dollars Coca-Cola bottling plant in Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-COCA COLA-NEW BOTTLING PLANT

(220531) -- SEBETA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Employees work inside the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Sebeta town of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, on May 31, 2022. The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) on Tuesday inaugurated its new 100 million U.S. dollars Coca-Cola bottling plant in Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-COCA COLA-NEW BOTTLING PLANT

(220531) -- SEBETA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A local employee works inside the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Sebeta town of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, on May 31, 2022. The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) on Tuesday inaugurated its new 100 million U.S. dollars Coca-Cola bottling plant in Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-COCA COLA-NEW BOTTLING PLANT

(220531) -- SEBETA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A local employee works inside the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Sebeta town of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, on May 31, 2022. The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) on Tuesday inaugurated its new 100 million U.S. dollars Coca-Cola bottling plant in Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-SEBETA-COCA COLA-NEW BOTTLING PLANT

(220531) -- SEBETA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A local employee works inside the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Sebeta town of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, on May 31, 2022. The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) on Tuesday inaugurated its new 100 million U.S. dollars Coca-Cola bottling plant in Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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Xinhua Headlines: China-proposed outlook for Horn of Africa ignites hope for stability, development

(220205) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local students at the Obaay Primary School receive the food items donated by fellow Chinese school children through the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) in Dukem town of Ethiopia's Oromia regional state, on June 9, 2021. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)